UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

Jeff J Mitchell

A pedestrian makes her way through the snow on January 21, 2012 in Lauder, Scotland. Widespread snowfall is affecting most of the UK with school closures and transport disruption. The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for parts of Wales, advising against all non-essential travel as up to 30cm of snow is expected to fall in some areas today.

A pedestrian makes her way through the snow on January 21, 2012 in Lauder, Scotland. Widespread snowfall is affecting most of the UK with school closures and transport disruption. The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for parts of Wales, advising against all non-essential travel as up to 30cm of snow is expected to fall in some areas today.

UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

Matt Cardy

People walk on snow surrounding trees at Westonbirt Aboretum on January 24, 2013 near Tetbury, England. According to forecasters the UK is set to experience a thaw from the winter weather with rain, higher temperatures and high winds arriving from the South West tomorrow.

People walk on snow surrounding trees at Westonbirt Aboretum on January 24, 2013 near Tetbury, England. According to forecasters the UK is set to experience a thaw from the winter weather with rain, higher temperatures and high winds arriving from the South West tomorrow.

UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

Matt Cardy

Snow is seen on trees as the sun shines at Westonbirt Aboretum on January 24, 2013 near Tetbury, England. According to forecasters the UK is set to experience a thaw from the winter weather with rain, higher temperatures and high winds arriving from the South West tomorrow.

Snow is seen on trees as the sun shines at Westonbirt Aboretum on January 24, 2013 near Tetbury, England. According to forecasters the UK is set to experience a thaw from the winter weather with rain, higher temperatures and high winds arriving from the South West tomorrow.

UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

Matt Cardy

Snow is seen on trees at Westonbirt Aboretum on January 24, 2013 near Tetbury, England. According to forecasters, the UK is set to experience a thaw from the winter weather with rain, higher temperatures and high winds arriving from the south west tomorrow.

Snow is seen on trees at Westonbirt Aboretum on January 24, 2013 near Tetbury, England. According to forecasters, the UK is set to experience a thaw from the winter weather with rain, higher temperatures and high winds arriving from the south west tomorrow.

UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

Matt Cardy

Snow covered sheep are seen in a field off the B3139 near to the village of West Horrington, near Wells on January 23, 2013 in Somerset, England. Parts of the UK, including the Mendips in Somerset, were hit by more snow last night causing further disruption and leading to a number of schools to close.

Snow covered sheep are seen in a field off the B3139 near to the village of West Horrington, near Wells on January 23, 2013 in Somerset, England. Parts of the UK, including the Mendips in Somerset, were hit by more snow last night causing further disruption and leading to a number of schools to close.

UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

Christopher Furlong

Trees sit starkly against the snow covered hills in the Peak District on January 21, 2013 in Buxton, United Kingdom. The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for parts of the Uk and advising against all non-essential travel as up to 30cm of snow is expected to fall in some areas today. The adverse weather has closed nearly 5,000 schools and caused many airports to cancel flights.

Trees sit starkly against the snow covered hills in the Peak District on January 21, 2013 in Buxton, United Kingdom. The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for parts of the Uk and advising against all non-essential travel as up to 30cm of snow is expected to fall in some areas today. The adverse weather has closed nearly 5,000 schools and caused many airports to cancel flights.

UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

Christopher Furlong

Icicles hang from the roof of a cottage in the village of Tissington, Derbyshire, on January 21, 2013 in Ashbourne, United Kingdom. The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for parts of the Uk and advising against all non-essential travel as up to 30cm of snow is expected to fall in some areas today. The adverse weather has closed nearly 5,000 schools and caused many airports to cancel flights.

Icicles hang from the roof of a cottage in the village of Tissington, Derbyshire, on January 21, 2013 in Ashbourne, United Kingdom. The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for parts of the Uk and advising against all non-essential travel as up to 30cm of snow is expected to fall in some areas today. The adverse weather has closed nearly 5,000 schools and caused many airports to cancel flights.

UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

Christopher Furlong

Families take advantage of the snow and go sledging in The Pavilion Gardens on January 21, 2013 in Buxton, United Kingdom. The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for parts of the Uk and advising against all non-essential travel as up to 30cm of snow is expected to fall in some areas today. The adverse weather has closed nearly 5,000 schools and caused many airports to cancel flights.

Families take advantage of the snow and go sledging in The Pavilion Gardens on January 21, 2013 in Buxton, United Kingdom. The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for parts of the Uk and advising against all non-essential travel as up to 30cm of snow is expected to fall in some areas today. The adverse weather has closed nearly 5,000 schools and caused many airports to cancel flights.

UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

Jim Dyson

Trains travel in and out of Victoria station in front of Battersea Power Station on January 21, 2013 in London, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has suffered a weekend of heavy snowfall with transport routes affected including the cancellation of many rail services.

Trains travel in and out of Victoria station in front of Battersea Power Station on January 21, 2013 in London, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has suffered a weekend of heavy snowfall with transport routes affected including the cancellation of many rail services.

UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

Jim Dyson

Trains travel in and out of Victoria station in front of Battersea Power Station on January 21, 2013 in London, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has suffered a weekend of heavy snowfall with transport routes affected including the cancellation of many rail services.

Trains travel in and out of Victoria station in front of Battersea Power Station on January 21, 2013 in London, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has suffered a weekend of heavy snowfall with transport routes affected including the cancellation of many rail services.

UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

Jeff J Mitchell

Huntmaster Tim Coulson and Victoria Walton at the Lauderdale Hunt exercise the hounds in the snow at Scarce Law on January 21, 2012 in Lauder, Scotland. Widespread snowfall is affecting most of the UK with school closures and transport disruption. The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for parts of Wales, advising against all non-essential travel as up to 30cm of snow is expected to fall in some areas today.

Huntmaster Tim Coulson and Victoria Walton at the Lauderdale Hunt exercise the hounds in the snow at Scarce Law on January 21, 2012 in Lauder, Scotland. Widespread snowfall is affecting most of the UK with school closures and transport disruption. The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for parts of Wales, advising against all non-essential travel as up to 30cm of snow is expected to fall in some areas today.

UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

Laurence Griffiths

Canada Geese fly from the snow covered banks of the River Trent on January 21, 2013 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has suffered a weekend of heavy snowfall with many transport routes affected.

Canada Geese fly from the snow covered banks of the River Trent on January 21, 2013 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has suffered a weekend of heavy snowfall with many transport routes affected.

UK Hit By Heavy Snow Fall

Laurence Griffiths

Canada Geese fly past the snow covered banks of the River Trent on January 21, 2013 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has suffered a weekend of heavy snowfall with many transport routes affected.

Canada Geese fly past the snow covered banks of the River Trent on January 21, 2013 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has suffered a weekend of heavy snowfall with many transport routes affected.

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A pedestrian makes her way through the snow on January 21, 2012 in... News PhotoEstee Lauder Companies,Horizontal,Pedestrian,Scotland,Snow,UK,WeatherPhotographer Jeff J MitchellCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesLAUDER, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 21: A pedestrian makes her way through the snow on January 21, 2012 in Lauder, Scotland. Widespread snowfall is affecting most of the UK with school closures and transport disruption. The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for parts of Wales, advising against all non-essential travel as up to 30cm of snow is expected to fall in some areas today. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)